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Augusta, GA

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The golf capital of the United States is Southern charm personified.

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Augusta, Georgia combines historic charm with contemporary living along the scenic Savannah River. The city offers diverse housing options, from downtown lofts to residential homes throughout its established neighborhoods. The rental market remains affordable, with one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,077, showing a modest annual increase of 1.6%. Notable areas include the historic Summerville district, known for its canopy of oak trees, and the downtown district adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta.

Augusta balances its rich heritage with ongoing development. While internationally recognized as the home of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, the city has evolved into a technology center with the Georgia Cyber Center and Fort Eisenhower. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation along the Augusta Canal trails and at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. The downtown area features galleries, theaters, and local shops. The Medical District, anchored by Augusta University, serves as a major employment center. The mild climate makes outdoor activities accessible throughout most of the year at the city's parks and recreational areas.

Explore the City

Enjoy the scenery or a perfromance at the Augusta Riverwalk.

Residents enjoy a baseball game at the SRP Park in North Augusta.

Downtown Augusta is lined with local shops and restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Augusta, GA is $931 for a studio, $1,078 for one bedroom, $1,218 for two bedrooms, and $1,578 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Augusta has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,078/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$1,783/month
1,700 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,112/month
823 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,533/month
1,353 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Augusta, GA is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Augusta is 33.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $931 - $1,578. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 4.8% more for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Walker Traditional Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

581 Students

Freedom Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

643 Students

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

Belair K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,032 Students

Lamar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

301 Students

Davidson Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

716 Students

Johnson Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

637 Students

Freedom Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

643 Students

Belair K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,032 Students

Langford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

731 Students

Davidson Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

716 Students

Johnson Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

637 Students

Academy of Richmond County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,141 Students

Cross Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,133 Students

Westside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

999 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Diamond Lakes Regional Park
  • Minnick Park
  • Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
  • Lake Olmstead Park
  • Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Airports

  • Augusta Regional at Bush Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.